alchemizes
Turns lead golden
Alchemizes means to transform something, as if by alchemy—the medieval pursuit of turning base metals into gold.
The word suggests a mysterious or magical conversion: She alchemizes ordinary ingredients into extraordinary meals.
The transformation usually implies improvement or elevation, taking something common and making it precious or remarkable.
Changes in nature
- convertsThose who switched faiths
- transformsChanges form completely
- metamorphosesThorough changes in form
- transfiguresChanges appearance dramatically
changes · evolves · morphs · alters · reshapes · refines · purifies · sublimates
Delights or bewitches
- bewitchesCasts a spell on
- conjuresSummons by spell
- charmsAttracts or delights
- hexesMalevolent magical spells
transmutes · mystifies · entrances · glamours · incants · invokes · summons · casts
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixirMythical healing draught
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
- base metalsNon-precious metallic elements
gold · lead · mercury · sulfur · crucible · alembic · magnum opus · tincture
Changes appearance dramatically
- elevatesRaises in position
- transcendsGoes beyond usual limits
- catalyzesHastens a reaction
- galvanizesRouses to sudden activity
inspires · ennobles · sublimes · illuminates · awakens · refines · distills · crystallizes
transmutes
Changes in nature
- convertsThose who switched faiths
- transformsChanges form completely
- metamorphosesThorough changes in form
transfigures · changes · evolves · morphs · alters · reshapes · refines · purifies · sublimates · distills
enchants
Delights or bewitches
hexes · transmutes · mystifies · entrances · glamours · incants · invokes · summons · casts · ritualizes
philosopher's stone
Legendary substance enabling transmutation
- elixirMythical healing draught
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
base metals · gold · lead · mercury · sulfur · crucible · alembic · magnum opus · tincture · albedo
transfigures
Changes appearance dramatically
- elevatesRaises in position
- transcendsGoes beyond usual limits
- catalyzesHastens a reaction
galvanizes · inspires · ennobles · sublimes · illuminates · awakens · refines · distills · crystallizes · synthesizes
alchemizesdebases
Reduces in value
degrades · corrupts · taints · pollutes · adulterates